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Florian Graichen
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General Manager at Bioeconomy Science Institute - @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
Fueling the future - tackling New Zealand’s bioenergy feedstock challenge

What if the key to decarbonising aviation and shipping in New Zealand isn’t in the skies or seas - but in the soil beneath our feet?
#bioeconomy
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Landowners’ perception of short-rotation forestry for biofuel in New… | Florian Graichen
Fueling the future - tackling New Zealand’s bioenergy feedstock challenge What if the key to decarbonising aviation and shipping in New Zealand isn’t in the skies or seas - but in the soil beneath ou...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#Biosecurity risk on wheels - how logging trucks can spread forest pathogens!

Invasive pests and #pathogens are costing #agriculture and #forestry billions globally. A recent @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social study reveals a hidden biosecurity threat: logging trucks.
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Modelling vehicles as vectors of forest pest and pathogen spread - Journal of Forestry Research | Florian Graichen
Biosecurity risk on wheels - how logging trucks can spread forest pathogens! Invasive pests and pathogens are costing agriculture and forestry billions globally. A recent New Zealand Institute for Bi...
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November 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Cities, satellites & sustainability - mapping the climate frontier

Urbanization is reshaping our planet - and not always for the better.
#bioeconomy
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Priorities, concerns, and potential compromises amongst urban forest stakeholders: international lessons from Aotearoa New Zealand - Urban Ecosystems | Florian Graichen
Cities, satellites & sustainability - mapping the climate frontier Urbanization is reshaping our planet - and not always for the better. A recent New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited ...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
From waste to value - how microalgae and methanotrophs are changing the game

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, but what if we could turn it into food?
#bioeconomy
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DSOF: A Rapid Method to Determine the Abundance of Microalgae and Methanotrophic Bacteria in Coculture Using a Combination of Differential Sedimentation, Optical Density, and Fluorescence | MDPI | Flo...
From waste to value - how microalgae and methanotrophs are changing the game Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, but what if we could turn it into food? This research shows how microalgae and methano...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A global first for Aotearoa!

AgriSea has launched the world’s first commercial seaweed nanocellulose biorefinery in New Zealand
#bioeconomy
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7 Sharp AgriSea Nanosea - World's first Nanocellulose made from Seaweed 14th October 2025 | Florian Graichen
A global first for Aotearoa! AgriSea has launched the world’s first commercial seaweed nanocellulose biorefinery in New Zealand - turning seaweed waste into high-value nanocellulose hydrogel with app...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
@bioeconomyscience.bsky.social Connect e-newsletter – Highlights from recent months!

From the front lines of forestry and fire to opening of world's first biorefineries and global innovation, we’ve been busy shaping a sustainable future
#bioeconomy

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#bioeconomy #innovation #sustainability #forestry #seaweed #rotorua #futurefocused | Florian Graichen
New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited - Connect e-newsletter – Highlights from recent months! From the front lines of forestry and fire to opening of world's first biorefineries and gl...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Systematic review highlights pathways for green shipping!

The global shipping industry accounts for nearly 3% of annual CO₂ emissions, and for an export-driven nation like New Zealand, this is more than a statistic - it’s a market access challenge.
#bioeconomy
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A systematic review of technologies, measures, and CO2 emission reduction potential for maritime transport decarbonisation | Florian Graichen
Systematic review highlights pathways for green shipping! The global shipping industry accounts for nearly 3% of annual CO₂ emissions, and for an export-driven nation like New Zealand, this is more ...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Rotorua BioFactory - inaugural CEO oppointed!

Bart Challis steps in as inaugural CEO of the envisaged Rotorua BioFactory - a game changer for industrial #biotechnology and #biomanufacturing.
#bioeconomy
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Chief executive appointed for NZ’s first biofactory - NBR | Business news & analysis | Independent, ad-free reporting | Florian Graichen
Rotorua BioFactory - inaugural CEO oppointed! Bart Challis steps in as inaugural CEO of the envisaged Rotorua BioFactory - a game changer for industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing. The bioec...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Outstanding #PhD opportunity in ClimateTech!

Cetogenix - one of New Zealand’s most innovative climatetech companies – is a co-recipient of one of the first Applied PhD #Scholarships in partnership with the University of Canterbury.
#bioeconomy
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Optimisation-of-energy-efficiency-in-advanced-hydrothermal-oxidation-technologies.pdf | Florian Graichen
Outstanding PhD opportunity in ClimateTech! Cetogenix - one of New Zealand’s most innovative climatetech companies – is a co-recipient of one of the first Applied PhD Scholarships in partnership wit...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Balancing biomass recovery with forest sustainability - insights from the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme
#bioeconomy
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IEA Bioenergy - biomass recovery | Florian Graichen
Balancing biomass recovery with forest sustainability - insights from the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme A new literature review by the IEA Bioenergy Task 43 highlights a critical ...
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November 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Congratulations to House of Science NZ!

The @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social is thrilled to see House of Science receive global recognition for their outstanding work in hands-on science education.
#STEM #bioeconomy #education

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House of Science named among world’s top education innovations | Florian Graichen
Congratulations to House of Science NZ! The New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited is thrilled to see House of Science receive global recognition for their outstanding work in hands-on...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
What a privilege! As part of the European Union - New Zealand Business Summit 2025, a video showcasing the @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social contribution to the Horizon Europe UPWEARS project was screened - a proud moment for all of us involved.
#bioeconomy
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#strongertogether #bioeconomy #innovation #horizoneurope #upwears #eubusinesssummit #newzealand #sustainability #globalpartnerships #scienceforimpact | Florian Graichen
What a privilege! As part of the European Union - New Zealand Business Summit 2025, a video showcasing the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited’s contribution to the Horizon Europe UPW...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Global science exchange is a powerful lever for diplomacy - and it’s critical for countries like New Zealand, which rely heavily on global trade and collaboration.
#bioeconomy
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#bioeconomy #circulareconomy | Florian Graichen
Global science exchange is a powerful lever for diplomacy - and it’s critical for countries like New Zealand, which rely heavily on global trade and collaboration. On World Science Day for Peace and ...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Unlocking bark’s hidden value - global collaboration driving New Zealand's Bioeconomy

Bark is more than a by-product - it’s a powerhouse of potential. From adhesives and coatings to health and food applications.
#bioeconomy

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#bark #bioeconomy #biomaterials #circulareconomy #chemistry #greenchemistry #forestry #materials #research #sustainability #wood #tannins #collaboration #innovation #exporteconomy | Florian Graichen
Unlocking bark’s hidden value - global collaboration driving New Zealand's Bioeconomy Bark is more than a by-product - it’s a powerhouse of potential. From adhesives and coatings to health and food a...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Global partnerships fuel the bioeconomy!

A student secondment from Trinity College Dublin to @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social - through the #DeMANS Horizon Europe project - is a prime example of how international collaboration accelerates innovation.
#bioeconomy
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Trinity College Dublin and NZ Institute collaborate on bioeconomy research | Florian Graichen posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Global partnerships fuel the bioeconomy! A student secondment from Trinity College Dublin to the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited - through the #DeMANS Horizon Europe project - is...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
UsedFULLY® - exciting news on several levels!

It’s a privilege to support UsedFULLY® with advanced manufacturing science, technology, and innovation developed at the @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
#bioeconomy #textile

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#circularity #fashion #textiles #cleantech #sustainability #innovation #globalimpact #bioeconomy #circulareconomy | Florian Graichen
UsedFULLY® - exciting news on several levels! It’s a privilege to support UsedFULLY® with advanced manufacturing science, technology, and innovation developed at the New Zealand Institute for Bioeco...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Join the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme Workshop on Nov 19

Learn about zero-emission shipping and hear why Biowave’s marine biofuel innovation matters for New Zealand's exports!
#bioeconomy #bioenergy
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IEA Bioenergy ExCo Workshop Zero Emission Shipping | Florian Graichen
Join the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme Workshop on Nov 19 Learn about zero-emission shipping and hear why Biowave’s marine biofuel innovation matters for New Zealand's exports! F...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The #Bioeconomy Revolution - a global perspective - New Zealand steps up!

#Syntheticbiology is no longer a future concept - it’s here, and it’s transforming industries worldwide - the @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social is accelerating this area in #NewZealand

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Harnessing synthetic biology for a sustainable future | Florian Graichen
The Bioeconomy Revolution - a global perspective - New Zealand steps up! Synthetic biology is no longer a future concept - it’s here, and it’s transforming industries worldwide. From healthcare and a...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Neutectic Solutions - nature-inspired chemistry for a cleaner ocean and beyond

What started as a quest to solve marine biofouling - the costly build-up of organisms on submerged surfaces - has evolved into a breakthrough with global potential.
#bioeconomy
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#bioeconomy #agritech #aquaculture #circulareconomy #innovation #sustainability #deeptech #science #impact #futureoffood #cleanoceans | Florian Graichen
Neutectic Solutions - nature-inspired chemistry for a cleaner ocean and beyond What started as a quest to solve marine biofouling - the costly build-up of organisms on submerged surfaces - has evolve...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM